Best Schools in Hale County, TX
Hale County, TX has 21 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,544 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Hale County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hale County, TX
The top high schools in Hale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abernathy H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abernathy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Hale Center H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
3. Olton H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Lockney H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockney Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 134 Students
5. Plainview H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1442 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hale County, TX
The top middle schools in Hale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abernathy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abernathy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students
2. Lockney J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockney Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
3. Plainview J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 763 Students
4. Carr Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 178 Students
5. Plainview Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 702 Students
6. Olton J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hale County, TX
The top elementary schools in Hale County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 630 Students
2. Abernathy El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abernathy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. North El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 672 Students
4. Hp Webb El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Olton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
5. South El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 426 Students
6. Akin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hale Center Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 248 Students
7. Lockney El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockney Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hale County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hale County, TX has a total population of 32,522 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hale County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hale County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hale County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hale County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hale County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hale County, TX
How many schools are in Hale County, TX?
Hale County, TX has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,544 students in total.
How do schools in Hale County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Hale County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Hale County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hale County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hale County
5 places in Hale County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Abernathy (3)
- Hale Center (3)
- Cotton Center (1)
- Petersburg (1)
- Plainview (1)
School districts (2)
- Abernathy Isd (3 schools)
- Hale Center Isd (3 schools)